Now hiring: Assistant Director of Capital Projects
Job Title: Assistant Director of Capital Projects
Organization: Public Housing Community Fund
Location: New York City (Hybrid; minimum 60% in-person)
Salary: $80,000 annual
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Benefits: Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement and transit savings plans
Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST
Description
The Public Housing Community Fund is seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Projects to support the operational, client-facing, and logistical needs of our Capital Project team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in landscape design, urban planning, architecture, or construction who excels in communication, multitasking, and high-level coordination, and has a passion for working in public housing communities.
The Assistant Director of Capital Projects will work closely with the Director of Capital Projects, the Executive Director, and clients to manage, plan, coordinate, and deliver open space and community center projects across NYCHA developments. This is a dynamic, exciting, hands-on position for a professional with an interest in reimagining NYCHA’s open spaces and community centers through a resident-centered project approach.
The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented and will bring joy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to their work. The team is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, takes initiative with confidence and care, and is energized by the opportunity to co-create meaningful projects alongside public housing communities.
Key Responsibilities
Support the planning, design, and implementation of a growing portfolio of open space and community center capital projects across NYCHA campuses city-wide
Coordinate with designers, contractors, and other consultants throughout design and construction, ensuring quality control and tracking budgets, schedules, and progress across multiple projects
Incorporate community input and resident needs into project development
Provide project management support, including project tracking, agenda, and minutes preparation
Assist with construction administration, including site visits and documentation
Develop strategic partnerships to support project development and implementation
Attend public housing site visits and meetings for on-site project coordination and community engagement.
Manage ad-hoc tasks to help streamline daily operations
Perform additional duties as needed to support the Fund's mission
Qualifications
Required
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in architecture, planning, landscape design, construction management, or a related field
Familiarity with design and construction processes, including construction drawings, specifications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
High-level proficiency in computer programs, including MS Office and Adobe Suite
Ability and willingness to travel regularly across all five boroughs of New York City
Ability to attend community engagement workshops on select evenings and weekends, as needed.
Preferred
Community-engagement experience
Experience working in NYCHA
Playground design and/or construction experience
AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS experience
Compensation
Salary is $80,000 or commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to openspace@communityfund.nyc with the subject line: Assistant Director of Capital Projects. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Overview
The Fund for Public Housing, Inc., d/b/a Public Housing Community Fund, was founded as a nonprofit (501c3) organization in 2016 to support the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its residents. The Fund creates and leverages resources and relationships to enhance the opportunities and quality of life for NYCHA residents, while uplifting the importance of public housing to our city. The Fund aims to engage people and partners to build a stronger, more equitable New York City by investing in public housing communities. We invest in programs focused on leadership development, financial empowerment, community health, and workforce training for residents of the NYCHA community.
The New York City Housing Authority, the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1935 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to roughly 1 in 17 New Yorkers across over 177,000 apartments within 335 housing developments. NYCHA serves over 339,000 residents through the conventional public housing program (Section 9), over 29,000 residents at developments that have been converted to PACT/RAD, and over 92,000 families through federal rent subsidies (the Section 8 Leased Housing Program). In addition, NYCHA connects residents to opportunities in financial empowerment, business development, career advancement, and educational programs. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.
The Fund for Public Housing, Inc., d/b/a Public Housing Community Fund, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
